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Cheap Car Rentals in Downtown, Columbus

Driver's age: 26-65
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Downtown, Columbus car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Downtown. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

Payless

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

AED 283

Cheapest price per day

AED 107

Cheapflights insights for Downtown car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Downtown, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Downtown?

Book your car hire in Downtown 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 198/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 222% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Downtown?

In Downtown, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just AED 107.49/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at AED 121.52/day.

What is the best car rental company in Downtown?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Downtown is Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 76 reviews). Payless (rated 5.8/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Downtown?

Planning to hire a car in Downtown? March is the cheapest month, costing about AED 191 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 268. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 195

February

AED 195

March

AED 191

April

AED 195

May

AED 206

June

AED 257

July

AED 268

August

AED 250

September

AED 250

October

AED 242

November

AED 239

December

AED 228

Which car hire company has the most locations in Downtown?

Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 6 locations in Downtown, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Downtown, Columbus

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Downtown, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

6.2
Okay
76 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.1

Payless

5.8
Fair
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.5

National

9.5
Wonderful
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
17 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Hertz

7.6
Good
16 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Alamo

7.3
Good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.4

Thrifty

7.3
Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

Avis

7.0
Good
25 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Downtown Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Downtown, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Downtown?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Downtown it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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